Joining our Older Adults Team as a Senior Case Worker is an excellent next step in your career in Social Work. You'll be an integral part of our team providing individuals aged 65 and over with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing. As well as holding your own diverse caseload, you'll also support with cases with a higher level of complexity and provide guidance to Case Worker colleagues, role modelling best practice and setting an example for high standards of work across the team. What you'll do: Complete assessments and reviews of individuals in the community. Provide support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence. Collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals' needs. Have the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation. What we're looking for: Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound IT and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and a background in adults' social care. Why join us? Career growth: Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, Case Manager, Care Manager, Social Work Assistant, Social Work Practitioner, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Reviewing Officer.
Jul 09, 2026
Full time
Joining our Older Adults Team as a Senior Case Worker is an excellent next step in your career in Social Work. You'll be an integral part of our team providing individuals aged 65 and over with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing. As well as holding your own diverse caseload, you'll also support with cases with a higher level of complexity and provide guidance to Case Worker colleagues, role modelling best practice and setting an example for high standards of work across the team. What you'll do: Complete assessments and reviews of individuals in the community. Provide support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence. Collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals' needs. Have the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation. What we're looking for: Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound IT and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and a background in adults' social care. Why join us? Career growth: Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, Case Manager, Care Manager, Social Work Assistant, Social Work Practitioner, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Reviewing Officer.
Job Title: Safeguarding Officer Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid) Salary: £40,300 gross, per annum Job type: Full time, permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026 Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge? We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals - and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people - including those from under-represented or marginalised groups. About the role: We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team! The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context. You will have excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Help along with experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty. We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices as we move forward. Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. Key duties Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload Lead professional - Allegation Management Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children's Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS) Benefits: 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service Hybrid working for many roles Volunteering Leave Life assurance (4x salary) Private medical insurance Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Cycle to work scheme Access to the Marine Society Digital Library Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. Please Note: MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Safeguarding Caseworker, Child Protection Officer, Safeguarding & Welfare Coordinator will also be considered for this role.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Safeguarding Officer Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid) Salary: £40,300 gross, per annum Job type: Full time, permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026 Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge? We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals - and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people - including those from under-represented or marginalised groups. About the role: We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team! The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context. You will have excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Help along with experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty. We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices as we move forward. Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. Key duties Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload Lead professional - Allegation Management Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children's Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS) Benefits: 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service Hybrid working for many roles Volunteering Leave Life assurance (4x salary) Private medical insurance Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Cycle to work scheme Access to the Marine Society Digital Library Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. Please Note: MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Safeguarding Caseworker, Child Protection Officer, Safeguarding & Welfare Coordinator will also be considered for this role.
Technology Delivery Manager - Charity / Membership Organisation - Hybrid London - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Technology Delivery Manager (Project Delivery Lead / Agile Delivery Manager) required to join a respected London-based Not-for-Profit / Membership Organisation in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a growing Technology team, helping to shape the way technology projects, business change and BAU services are delivered across the organisation. Salary: Up to £60,000 + 12.5% non-contributory pension, annual bonus, private medical, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme and regular social events. Location: Central London Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home) Environment: Innovative, collaborative and purpose-led organisation with a genuine investment in employee wellbeing and learning & development. You'll join a small Technology team where your ideas will make a real difference, helping to shape how technology is delivered across the business. Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer this is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working within a Charity, Membership Organisation or similar Not-for-Profit organisation who enjoys bringing order to ambiguity and wants to build something for the long term. Working across both Operations and Technology, you'll become the bridge between the business, engineers, analysts and third-party suppliers, ensuring technology projects and business change are delivered successfully while continuously improving the way the team works. This is a role for someone who naturally takes ownership, enjoys facilitating discussions, mapping out solutions and creating practical delivery processes that genuinely help teams work more effectively. You'll thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment where everyone contributes beyond their job title and where your ideas will genuinely influence how technology is delivered. If you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, bringing clarity to complexity and becoming a trusted member of a growing leadership team, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Project & Service Delivery Manage a portfolio of technology projects, business change initiatives and BAU services, ensuring priorities, timelines, risks and dependencies are effectively managed. Working closely with engineers, analysts and business stakeholders, you'll keep work flowing, identify risks early, remove blockers and coordinate dependencies to ensure successful delivery. You'll also assess change requests that fall outside normal BAU support, helping determine the most appropriate solution and whether the work should be delivered internally or through third-party suppliers. Process Improvement Review and improve existing ways of working, introducing practical Agile and delivery processes that genuinely help the team rather than adding unnecessary bureaucracy. Improve visibility of work, facilitate planning sessions, enhance communication and create greater transparency across projects. Business & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the bridge between Operations and Technology, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure & Security Manager and stakeholders across the organisation. Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, coordinate priorities and ensure technology solutions meet business needs. Team Culture Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture, helping colleagues collaborate effectively while supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the Technology function. Essential Experience Experience working within a Charity, Membership Organisation or Not-for-Profit organisation (essential) Degree educated Proven experience managing multiple technology, digital or software delivery projects simultaneously Experience working closely with engineers, analysts and third-party technology suppliers Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences Experience improving delivery processes and introducing more effective ways of working Comfortable facilitating workshops, gathering requirements and helping teams solve business problems Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remove blockers and keep projects moving Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the ability to apply them pragmatically to suit the needs of the team Desirable Experience Experience delivering digital, software development or web-based technology projects Previous technical background or experience working closely with engineering teams Experience with SAP and/or SQL Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Miro or Zoho Experience working within a small, growing organisation where flexibility and adaptability are essential This is an opportunity to join a genuinely purpose-led organisation where you'll have the freedom to shape delivery processes, influence how technology supports the wider business and become a trusted member of a growing leadership team. We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together, creating structure from ambiguity and making a lasting impact within a collaborative organisation. Zorba Consulting is operating as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Technology Delivery Manager - Charity / Membership Organisation - Hybrid London - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Technology Delivery Manager (Project Delivery Lead / Agile Delivery Manager) required to join a respected London-based Not-for-Profit / Membership Organisation in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a growing Technology team, helping to shape the way technology projects, business change and BAU services are delivered across the organisation. Salary: Up to £60,000 + 12.5% non-contributory pension, annual bonus, private medical, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme and regular social events. Location: Central London Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home) Environment: Innovative, collaborative and purpose-led organisation with a genuine investment in employee wellbeing and learning & development. You'll join a small Technology team where your ideas will make a real difference, helping to shape how technology is delivered across the business. Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer this is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working within a Charity, Membership Organisation or similar Not-for-Profit organisation who enjoys bringing order to ambiguity and wants to build something for the long term. Working across both Operations and Technology, you'll become the bridge between the business, engineers, analysts and third-party suppliers, ensuring technology projects and business change are delivered successfully while continuously improving the way the team works. This is a role for someone who naturally takes ownership, enjoys facilitating discussions, mapping out solutions and creating practical delivery processes that genuinely help teams work more effectively. You'll thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment where everyone contributes beyond their job title and where your ideas will genuinely influence how technology is delivered. If you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, bringing clarity to complexity and becoming a trusted member of a growing leadership team, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Project & Service Delivery Manage a portfolio of technology projects, business change initiatives and BAU services, ensuring priorities, timelines, risks and dependencies are effectively managed. Working closely with engineers, analysts and business stakeholders, you'll keep work flowing, identify risks early, remove blockers and coordinate dependencies to ensure successful delivery. You'll also assess change requests that fall outside normal BAU support, helping determine the most appropriate solution and whether the work should be delivered internally or through third-party suppliers. Process Improvement Review and improve existing ways of working, introducing practical Agile and delivery processes that genuinely help the team rather than adding unnecessary bureaucracy. Improve visibility of work, facilitate planning sessions, enhance communication and create greater transparency across projects. Business & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the bridge between Operations and Technology, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure & Security Manager and stakeholders across the organisation. Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, coordinate priorities and ensure technology solutions meet business needs. Team Culture Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture, helping colleagues collaborate effectively while supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the Technology function. Essential Experience Experience working within a Charity, Membership Organisation or Not-for-Profit organisation (essential) Degree educated Proven experience managing multiple technology, digital or software delivery projects simultaneously Experience working closely with engineers, analysts and third-party technology suppliers Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences Experience improving delivery processes and introducing more effective ways of working Comfortable facilitating workshops, gathering requirements and helping teams solve business problems Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remove blockers and keep projects moving Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the ability to apply them pragmatically to suit the needs of the team Desirable Experience Experience delivering digital, software development or web-based technology projects Previous technical background or experience working closely with engineering teams Experience with SAP and/or SQL Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Miro or Zoho Experience working within a small, growing organisation where flexibility and adaptability are essential This is an opportunity to join a genuinely purpose-led organisation where you'll have the freedom to shape delivery processes, influence how technology supports the wider business and become a trusted member of a growing leadership team. We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together, creating structure from ambiguity and making a lasting impact within a collaborative organisation. Zorba Consulting is operating as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our Mid Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that you must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. For further information please contact UEC Team managers or IND2
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our Mid Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that you must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. For further information please contact UEC Team managers or IND2
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Job Introduction We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Social Workers is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE. Our Total Reward Statement includes additional information about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them take the necessary steps towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children and young people; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. Supporting You In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically with a child centred approach. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and our Surrey Children's Service Academy, which currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice, providing you with support and a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Contact Us We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Social Workers is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE. Our Total Reward Statement includes additional information about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them take the necessary steps towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children and young people; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. Supporting You In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically with a child centred approach. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and our Surrey Children's Service Academy, which currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice, providing you with support and a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Contact Us We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Community Development Worker We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team, supporting the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme. Position: Community Development Worker (Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme) Location: Edgbaston/hybrid (this role is based in the community) Hours: 1 x Full time (37hrs p/w). Job share would be considered Salary: £27,250 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5th October 2025 Interview Date: W/C 13th or 20th October The Role Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) are responsible for building community capacity and developing a clear view of the existing community infrastructure and then building connections between assets, statutory organisations and local people. Edgbaston is one of 10 designated Localities in Birmingham. The purpose of NNS is to ensure that citizens over 50 and adults with additional needs can access community support, improving their wellbeing and quality of life. This is achieved through identifying, supporting and developing the community offer provided by individuals, groups, organisations, services and places in the constituency (we often refer to these collectively as assets ). Having moved on from the initial phase which was to map the area and build relationships this is now a role that is more about maintaining those relationships and increasing the capacity of these assets. However, there will always be a need to promote the NNS to new audiences and ensure knowledge of the area remains current so the role will continue to include developing networks and stakeholder engagement. Key duties and responsibilities include: Stakeholder Engagement Community Development Training and Promotion Administrative Duties About You We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and empathy with a range of client groups. You will have: A minimum of 2 years working in an engagement or community development role with diverse community settings with statutory and third sector organisations Recent experience of working with community/grassroots organisations An understanding of information sharing, consent and confidentiality issues and risks Experience and understanding of the importance of equalities, diversity and inclusion An understanding of the lived experience of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with disability/additional needs About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, where the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Development Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Community Support, Community Partnerships. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Community Development Worker We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team, supporting the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme. Position: Community Development Worker (Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme) Location: Edgbaston/hybrid (this role is based in the community) Hours: 1 x Full time (37hrs p/w). Job share would be considered Salary: £27,250 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5th October 2025 Interview Date: W/C 13th or 20th October The Role Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) are responsible for building community capacity and developing a clear view of the existing community infrastructure and then building connections between assets, statutory organisations and local people. Edgbaston is one of 10 designated Localities in Birmingham. The purpose of NNS is to ensure that citizens over 50 and adults with additional needs can access community support, improving their wellbeing and quality of life. This is achieved through identifying, supporting and developing the community offer provided by individuals, groups, organisations, services and places in the constituency (we often refer to these collectively as assets ). Having moved on from the initial phase which was to map the area and build relationships this is now a role that is more about maintaining those relationships and increasing the capacity of these assets. However, there will always be a need to promote the NNS to new audiences and ensure knowledge of the area remains current so the role will continue to include developing networks and stakeholder engagement. Key duties and responsibilities include: Stakeholder Engagement Community Development Training and Promotion Administrative Duties About You We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and empathy with a range of client groups. You will have: A minimum of 2 years working in an engagement or community development role with diverse community settings with statutory and third sector organisations Recent experience of working with community/grassroots organisations An understanding of information sharing, consent and confidentiality issues and risks Experience and understanding of the importance of equalities, diversity and inclusion An understanding of the lived experience of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with disability/additional needs About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, where the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Development Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Community Support, Community Partnerships. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner. From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide. Within China s ever-changing social landscape, ICC s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity. Main purpose of the role As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals. Main Responsibilities: Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid. Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters. Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches. To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded. Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income. To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure. To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events. Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates. Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation. To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector. Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Undertake additional duties as requested. Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner. Fundraising Campaigns and Events Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event. Support the Executive Director on other events. Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns. Safeguarding Statement International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve. We together are: Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share. For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner. From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide. Within China s ever-changing social landscape, ICC s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity. Main purpose of the role As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals. Main Responsibilities: Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid. Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters. Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches. To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded. Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income. To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure. To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events. Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates. Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation. To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector. Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Undertake additional duties as requested. Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner. Fundraising Campaigns and Events Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event. Support the Executive Director on other events. Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns. Safeguarding Statement International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve. We together are: Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share. For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.
Support Worker - Supported Living / Mental Health - £26.9k to £28.8k + allowances + excellent benefits - SE London / Catford This is an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a not-for-profit organisation that provides supported living and supported housing services for vulnerable individuals who have experienced social exclusion, disadvantages or homelessness but have retained the capacity to make independent choices. They work proactively with their partners to support their residents through their journey to independence and social inclusion. The Support Worker will take a person-centred approach and work within a high or medium support service, housing vulnerable adults with enduring mental health and challenging behaviours. The post holder will empower the residents and support them on their journey to independent living, whilst along the way help to make each day of their lives as fulfilling and meaningful as possible. SALARY ETC: £26.9k, reviewed to £28.8k after probation period. Sleep-in allowance when on sleep in shift, of £70 Excellent benefits package that includes; enhanced holidays, healthcare plan and wellness, learning and development, retail discounts, additional leave, events etc. Permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours/week Various shifts on a rota basis, including day, evening and occasional weekend and sleep-in shifts (allowance paid for sleep-in shifts) South East London / Catford REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years' experience as a Support Worker within mental health services/supported living services. Experience of providing high dependency support. Experience of working with 10 to 15 clients/caseloads at a time. Must be living in UK, with full rights to work in the UK (No Sponsorship available). Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification in health and social care. Good knowledge of mental health-related illnesses & awareness/experience of supported living. To be aware of the needs of service users of a supported living environment. Great administration and organisation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate appropriately with people at all levels. Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions. Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Commit to a 24hr premises rota to ensure safety and security of tenants and ensure that unauthorised persons are not permitted into the premises. To be responsible for a caseload of clients and for completing personalised needs and safety assessments, creating person centred support plans and identifying SMART goals with the active involvement of tenants and where possible their relatives and other professionals involved in their support provision. Review needs assessments, risk assessments and support plans regularly. Whilst liaising with Revenues & Benefit Officer, support tenants with welfare benefits and housing options. Manage daily interactions and tenant queries in a way which provides reassurance and understanding. Assist in the reception of tenants, relatives and visitors to the Accommodation and maintain excellent hospitality. Perform routine health, safety, security and surveillance checks to monitor tenant wellbeing. To handle incidents in a calm and professional manner and to fully record and report all occurrences. Ensure tenants are aware of all appointments and accompanied to such appointments if needed. Attend supervision sessions and training and review, external partner agencies. Supporting tenants with social inclusion, and empowering them to be involved in education and employment. To support in clearing and re-furnishing vacancy rooms in preparation for re-letting. To support clients to clean and tidy their rooms where this is an identified area of support.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Support Worker - Supported Living / Mental Health - £26.9k to £28.8k + allowances + excellent benefits - SE London / Catford This is an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a not-for-profit organisation that provides supported living and supported housing services for vulnerable individuals who have experienced social exclusion, disadvantages or homelessness but have retained the capacity to make independent choices. They work proactively with their partners to support their residents through their journey to independence and social inclusion. The Support Worker will take a person-centred approach and work within a high or medium support service, housing vulnerable adults with enduring mental health and challenging behaviours. The post holder will empower the residents and support them on their journey to independent living, whilst along the way help to make each day of their lives as fulfilling and meaningful as possible. SALARY ETC: £26.9k, reviewed to £28.8k after probation period. Sleep-in allowance when on sleep in shift, of £70 Excellent benefits package that includes; enhanced holidays, healthcare plan and wellness, learning and development, retail discounts, additional leave, events etc. Permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours/week Various shifts on a rota basis, including day, evening and occasional weekend and sleep-in shifts (allowance paid for sleep-in shifts) South East London / Catford REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years' experience as a Support Worker within mental health services/supported living services. Experience of providing high dependency support. Experience of working with 10 to 15 clients/caseloads at a time. Must be living in UK, with full rights to work in the UK (No Sponsorship available). Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification in health and social care. Good knowledge of mental health-related illnesses & awareness/experience of supported living. To be aware of the needs of service users of a supported living environment. Great administration and organisation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate appropriately with people at all levels. Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions. Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Commit to a 24hr premises rota to ensure safety and security of tenants and ensure that unauthorised persons are not permitted into the premises. To be responsible for a caseload of clients and for completing personalised needs and safety assessments, creating person centred support plans and identifying SMART goals with the active involvement of tenants and where possible their relatives and other professionals involved in their support provision. Review needs assessments, risk assessments and support plans regularly. Whilst liaising with Revenues & Benefit Officer, support tenants with welfare benefits and housing options. Manage daily interactions and tenant queries in a way which provides reassurance and understanding. Assist in the reception of tenants, relatives and visitors to the Accommodation and maintain excellent hospitality. Perform routine health, safety, security and surveillance checks to monitor tenant wellbeing. To handle incidents in a calm and professional manner and to fully record and report all occurrences. Ensure tenants are aware of all appointments and accompanied to such appointments if needed. Attend supervision sessions and training and review, external partner agencies. Supporting tenants with social inclusion, and empowering them to be involved in education and employment. To support in clearing and re-furnishing vacancy rooms in preparation for re-letting. To support clients to clean and tidy their rooms where this is an identified area of support.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Head of Operations Bolton Office with hybrid working Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week Salary range: £79,482 - £89,238 per annum Ref: RCN02726 There is more to the RCN than you might think. We're a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students. We support their practice, represent them, lobby on their behalf, and develop them. We exist to make a positive difference - to the working lives of our members and ultimately to standards in patient care. Our employees are drawn from many walks of life - we are nurses, marketers and communicators, administrators, IT professionals, policy and finance experts, lawyers together we are so much more. We couldn't do what we do without our people. We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values. As our Head of Operations for our North West Regional team, you'll use your enthusiasm, positive thinking, and your management skills to support our local team. You will promote integrated working between the professional and trade union elements of RCN work and liaising and working with other RCN staff and departments as appropriate. As the Head of Operations, you will be a key member of the regional management team and key to managing the overall service delivery of the region and ensuring the effective provision of advice, support and representation to RCN members. An inclusive leader, you'll role model RCN values and ensure the region works to challenge the discrimination our members experience in the workplace. You'll be responsible for the line management of Senior RCN Officers and overseeing the work and development for RCN reps and activists in the region. The regional management team lead on member and activist recruitment and retention. Every day will be filled with possibilities as you find new ways to manage and support the development of your team. Taking care of our members will be your primary role, but you'll also see the possibilities that new members can bring. A key part of what you do will be to suggest innovative approaches to grow our membership. An experienced manager, you will need knowledge of contemporary nursing, health & social care issues as well as knowledge of best practice in relation to employment practices, equality and diversity, human rights and equal opportunities. The ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between departments is at the heart of this leadership role. A commitment to trade union values and worker rights is essential, as is a strong personal commitment to promoting and embedding equity, diversity and inclusion. To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything's possible. What we offer you We expect you to look after our members. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages. We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary. We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person. Our selection process Please click the 'apply now' button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes. We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know. Equal opportunities for everyone Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients. As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. Contact details For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Hardman, PA to Simon Browes, Regional Director on or e-mail . For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact Closing date: 11.59pm, 5 October 2025. If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier. Selection dates: Assessment Centre for shortlisted candidates (to be held in Bolton): 24 October 2025. Interviews for candidates successful at Assessment (to be held in Bolton): 7 November 2025.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Head of Operations Bolton Office with hybrid working Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week Salary range: £79,482 - £89,238 per annum Ref: RCN02726 There is more to the RCN than you might think. We're a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students. We support their practice, represent them, lobby on their behalf, and develop them. We exist to make a positive difference - to the working lives of our members and ultimately to standards in patient care. Our employees are drawn from many walks of life - we are nurses, marketers and communicators, administrators, IT professionals, policy and finance experts, lawyers together we are so much more. We couldn't do what we do without our people. We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values. As our Head of Operations for our North West Regional team, you'll use your enthusiasm, positive thinking, and your management skills to support our local team. You will promote integrated working between the professional and trade union elements of RCN work and liaising and working with other RCN staff and departments as appropriate. As the Head of Operations, you will be a key member of the regional management team and key to managing the overall service delivery of the region and ensuring the effective provision of advice, support and representation to RCN members. An inclusive leader, you'll role model RCN values and ensure the region works to challenge the discrimination our members experience in the workplace. You'll be responsible for the line management of Senior RCN Officers and overseeing the work and development for RCN reps and activists in the region. The regional management team lead on member and activist recruitment and retention. Every day will be filled with possibilities as you find new ways to manage and support the development of your team. Taking care of our members will be your primary role, but you'll also see the possibilities that new members can bring. A key part of what you do will be to suggest innovative approaches to grow our membership. An experienced manager, you will need knowledge of contemporary nursing, health & social care issues as well as knowledge of best practice in relation to employment practices, equality and diversity, human rights and equal opportunities. The ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between departments is at the heart of this leadership role. A commitment to trade union values and worker rights is essential, as is a strong personal commitment to promoting and embedding equity, diversity and inclusion. To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything's possible. What we offer you We expect you to look after our members. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages. We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary. We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person. Our selection process Please click the 'apply now' button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes. We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know. Equal opportunities for everyone Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients. As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. Contact details For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Hardman, PA to Simon Browes, Regional Director on or e-mail . For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact Closing date: 11.59pm, 5 October 2025. If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier. Selection dates: Assessment Centre for shortlisted candidates (to be held in Bolton): 24 October 2025. Interviews for candidates successful at Assessment (to be held in Bolton): 7 November 2025.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
